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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 390.24 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 390.24 and 166.35 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 390.24 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/390.24 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 390.24 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 64,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916.42/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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